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Our Travel section is the place to check for fast and accurate travel updates from all the ferry companies, bus, train and hovercraft operator.

In this section, we’ll also let you know about road closures and diversions.

Below are articles relating to Isle of Wight travel.

7, July 2014·1 min read

Council ‘pursuing full funding of new floating bridge’ by Government grant

Tied to Red Funnel’s terminals relocation funding, announced this morning, positive sounds are coming out about Government funding of a new floating bridge

17, January 2024·2 min read

Council admits limited options for improving troubled Floating Bridge service

Council report reveals the struggles to improve on efficiency of the Cowes Floating Bridge

10, August 2011·1 min read

Council Advice To Wightbus Users

Some Wightbus routes will be serviced by Moss-branded coaches over the summer whilst old Wightbuses are rebranded prior to takeover.

15, April 2008·2 min read

COUNCIL AND SOUTHERN VECTIS KEEN TO ATTRACT MORE STUDENTS ON SCHOOL ROUTES

This has got to be a joke – the council increase the student rider by 100% then say they are...

21, February 2008·1 min read

Council Announce Further Green Moves

At last night’s full council meeting at County Hall, Newport, council leader, David Pugh announced the council will be further...

6, August 2015·2 min read

Council appoint Consultants to explore options for Island Line

The study will consider the costs, benefits and risks of the different approaches to the future provision of the Ryde to Shanklin service.

17, October 2019·3 min read

Council are cutting 29 roads from snow gritting routes, including the Military Road (but add two routes)

29 roads removed and two routes added (because of St Mary's roadworks), but Cllr Ward says, “Please take extra care when driving in dangerous conditions, especially if the roads are icy or frosty, or if it’s snowing"

8, December 2011·1 min read

Council Buses Still Impacted By Fairlee Road Closure

There's still some disruption to Council-contracted bus services, including the SEN ones

31, January 2012·1 min read

Council Car Park Earnings Up £0.5m

IWC car parks are takings are up an extra half million pounds

12, August 2015·1 min read

Council confirm details from meeting with DfT over future of Island Line

Council confirm what was said at last night's meeting that Island Line will remain in the franchise specification for 2017.

14, November 2012·1 min read

Council confirms salt supplies for winter

Over 1,000 tonnes already in storage with another 500 tonnes due

29, May 2014·3 min read

Council could face legal action over car parking increases

If the proposed changes to parking charges go ahead, legal action, as well the possible removal of Councillors and Officers, will be explored say Ryde Business Association (RBA)

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